Pasadena, TX → San Antonio, TX · Regional long-distance move
About 240 road miles heading west. Typical two-bedroom cost $2,400–$3,560, delivery in 1–2 days, 487 carriers on the Pasadena side and 869 in San Antonio.
Moving from Pasadena to San Antonio is a regional long-distance move of roughly 240 road miles, heading west within Texas.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $2,400 to $3,560 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 1 to 2 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 4 h 50 min.
On the Pasadena side there are 487 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (212 of them authorized for interstate work), and 869 around San Antonio (274 interstate). For an in-state move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in San Antonio.
Pasadena has a population of about 148,539 and San Antonio about 1.5 million. The two cities have comparable density (3,477 and 2,876 people per square mile), so loading and unloading conditions are usually similar at both ends.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,790 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $1,440 | $1,750 | $2,140 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $2,400 | $2,920 | $3,560 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $3,830 | $4,670 | $5,700 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $5,270 | $6,430 | $7,840 |
$400–$560
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,230–$1,820
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$2,400–$3,560
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
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Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $1,210 to $1,790 for a studio, $1,440 to $2,140 for a one-bedroom, $2,400 to $3,560 for a two-bedroom, $3,830 to $5,700 for a three-bedroom and $5,270 to $7,840 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 240 road miles (203 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 4 h 50 min.
Expect a delivery window of 1 to 2 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
No. Because both Pasadena and San Antonio are in Texas, this is an intrastate move regulated by the state rather than the FMCSA. Still, choosing a carrier with an active USDOT number is the easiest way to confirm the company is a registered motor carrier with insurance on file.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $400 to $560 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,230 to $1,820. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Pasadena–San Antonio corridor.